Speechwriter, debate coach, marketing and advertising strategist, Jay Townsend has worked in four U.S. Presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races. He is the author of 3 books, So You Want to Run for Public Office, The Worst Mistakes Candidates Make and Timeless Lessons from the 2016 Election.

Townsend has received several national awards for his work, including the nation’s best television commercial aired in a Gubernatorial race, the best persuasion mail piece produced for a Presidential campaign, and the nation’s best newspaper ad for a political candidate.

Jay has served as a guest commentator on NBC, Canadian TV, and FOX News. He serves as a global advisor to the Luce Foundation in New York and President of the New York City Chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Jay shares some of his amazing lessons, stories and superpowers here on Thrive LOUD.

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